'Isolated Ground' outlets call for surge protection? The electrician installed new ginger 'isolated ground' electrical outlets. Does that...
The electrician installed new ginger 'isolated ground' electrical outlets. Does that mean that I don't want surge strips anymore? Someone said that isolated ground outlets are better protected. Is this true?
Answers: Isolated Grounding Receptacle outlets do absolutely zilch for surge protection. A yoke is the metal strip devices are on, it has screw holes for the device and go from top to bottom. On most devices that yoke is attached to the grounding terminal. On an isolated ground device they are separate. That is the only difference. Your electrical(installer) is full of crap, so get hold of a new one. He is any lying to you, or he does not have a clue! If surge protection is your concern shift to www.surgeassure.com They have undamaged home surge protectors which should be used in conjunction next to surge strips.
If you already have the surege strips, why thieve a chance? What does it hurt to hang on to them in place. The electrician may be right and the isolated ground outlets provide average protection. Let me ask this: The surge protector manufacturers usually provide a replacement program if their product fail to protect your equipment. Does the electrician offer like deal?